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DNNGo PowerForms User Manual
Description
PowerForms is a multi-effect submission form module. It it able to use ordinary, grouped,
collapsable effect etc, and easy to switch between these effects. You can set the form
module to own different functional modules like contact us, order product, collect polls etc.
It can be set to allow email notification to both parties after the form submission and
redirect to a specified page or download a specified file. There are 13 common-used
controls in the module, easy for the user to input relevant date. The super powerful jQuery
validationEngine ensures the security and convenience of data verification.
We will offer a regular update with fresh effects or verifications on a weekly basis, you can
enjoy this value-added service free of charge.
Features
Support DNN5 ~ DNN7.X.X
Support browsers like ie7-10、Firefox、Chrome、Safari
Support multiple form effects, support to add more form effects through a new version
upgrade.
Support different theme styles switch through a single effect
Support the appearance control through setting parameters. The type and quantity for the
parameters of each effect is separate.
Support 13+ input control type support 10+verification type.
Support to display the logged-in user's name, mail address, country etc in the control.
Support jQuery validationEngine, data verification friendly and secure .
Support a wizard form interface, support grouped forms .
Support email notification to both parties after the form submission.
Support data export,, allows to export the collected information as cvs file.
Support to import/export the custom filed, back up and restore the filed in a more
convenient way.
Support verification code, double verification of ajax and from.
Support the temporary storage of the un -submitted form at the input state of the form, and
avoid the data loss when closing the page.
Support multiple PowerForms modules on one page.
Support Premium User to have access to more form effects through a weekly update.
Install New Module
After you download this module, you will get the installation zip file.
DNNGo_PowerForms_PA.zip
If your site is DNN4.x or DNN5.x, please go here Host -> Module Definition and
click ”Install Module” button to upload the module.
If your site is DNN6.x, you need to go here Host -> Extensions and click “Install Extension
Wizard” button to install.
You can reference screenshots below:
Add the module
1. Mouse over the Modules in the top admin navigation, select ALL Categories in
Category.
2. Select DNNGo PowerForms and then click Add Module, see below:
Add a new field:
The module will contain three default fields (Name, Email, Messages) when it is added to
a page, click New Field so you can add more fields as you like, see below:
1. You can define a name for this field and this Name will not appear in the form. Only
characters from a-Z and 0-9 are allowed, Name in different fields shouldn’t be the same.
2. The text entered in Alias will display in the form, see below:
Alias from different fields can be the same.
3. ToolTip will display in the input box and will functionalize as prompts. ToolTip will
disappear on input box mouse click, see below:
4. You can define different control types for each field.
Control style settings:
1. TextBox
This field allows user to enter text in one or multiple lines.
Width is for the width of input box.
Rows if for the height of input box, for instance, it will show with multiple lines if you set it
to 2, then you can enter multiline text.
Also you can set up different validation for the field, for instance, when you choose Email,
it will only allow to enter correct email address.
Default Value is for setting a default value.
You must enter text for the text if Required is selected.
The field will not display in the form if Status is canceled.
This field will display in this way as below:
2. TextBox ( DisplayName )
This control will show the DisplayName of current user once he/she logs in.
It will display in this way as below:
3. TextBox ( Email )
This control will show the Email of current user once he/she logs in.
It will display in this way as below:
4. RichTextBox
This control allows you to enter some complicated text, which could be links or images.
It will display in this way as below:
5. DropDownList
You can enter multiline text in List Collection, each line text stands for an option.
You can enter a default value in Default Value, which must be option included in the List
Collection.
It will display in this way as below:
6. ListBox
You can enter multiline text in List Collection, each line text stands for an option.
You can enter one or multiple default values in Default Value, multiple values should be
separated by comma.
All the default values should be option included in List Collection.
It will display in this way as below:
7. RadioButtonList
You can enter multiline text in List Collection, each line text stands for an option.
You can enter multiline text in List Collection, each line text stands for an option.
You can enter one or multiple default values in Default Value, multiple values should be
separated by comma.
All the default values should be option included in List Collection.
You can choose to display them vertically or horizontally in Direction.
It will display in this way as below:
8. FileUpload
You can upload an attachment here, the format can be set in Host>HostSettings.
It will display in this way as below:
9. CheckBox
You need to fill in the prompts for CheckBox in ToolTip.
It will display in this way as below:
10. CheckBoxList
You can enter multiline text in List Collection, each line text stands for an option.
You can enter multiline text in List Collection, each line text stands for an option.
You can enter one or multiple default values in Default Value, multiple values should be
separated by comma.
All the default values should be option included in List Collection.
You can choose to display them vertically or horizontally in Direction.
It will display in this way as below:
11. DatePicker
You can select a date easily through this control.
It will display in this way as below;
12. Label
You can enter some text in Default Value, they will display in the form as descriptive text
for the form.
It will display in this way as below:
13. DropDownList ( Country )
This control contains option from all over the countries.
It will display in this way as below:
14. DropDownList ( SendEmail )
You can enter multiline text in List Collection, the text format must be written as below:
Address 1:[email protected]
Address 2:[email protected]
This field allows user to choose an address to send email.
For instance, if one user chooses Address2, the submitted email will be sent to email
bonded with Address 2, which is [email protected] in this case.
Manage List
Administrator is able to manage and sort the items added here.
Import Export
You can import/export data in this module, please note import would clear all the existing
fields.
Submit History
You can view all the submissions through Submit History, also you can search the record
at specific times. Administrator is able to export and check the data in an easy way.
1. Enter a time in BeginDate and EndDate and click Search, then the submission during
this period will come out.
2. Delete is to delete the info selected.
3. Expand All is to expand/ contract all info.
4. The current item will expand on click icon +.
Form Options
1. You can choose different themes here.
2. You can set up the look of the form.
Form Width is to set the width of the form.
Label is to set the width of each field Name.
Label Text Align is to set the alignment direction of field Name.
Prompt Position is to set the location of ToolTip box.
Submit Button is to set the text on the submit button.
Install theme
You can upload a new theme here:
Theme style
Here you can edit Theme settings to change the Theme style under the selected effect. .
Effect List
This module contains five different form effects.
1. Effect_01_Basic_Normal is the default effect.
2. Effect_02_Basic_Group
You can use this effect to display some fields in groups.
You need to add some groups in Groups, see below:
You can set a group for each field:
Finally, the form will display in this way:
3. Effect_03_Collapsible_Group
You can use this effect to expand or contract the field in one group, see below:
4. Effect_04_FancyBox
You can use this effect to display the form fields as Lightbox:
Also you can set the animation in Lightbox though Form Options interface.
5. Effect_05_HoverFancyBox
There will be a Contact Us button on the left side of the screen, the form will display as
Lightbox on clicking this button.
Also you can set the animation in Lightbox though Form Options interface.
Result Options
1. You can set the text to be displayed after the submission is done successfully.
Result List
There are three ways to display the results in this module:
1. Result_01_SimpleSuccess
This is a common way to display the result.
2. Result_02_Detail
You can display the submission in this way, see below:
3. Result_03_List
You can display the submissions by all uses in this way, see below:
Settings
1. Lists per page
You can set to display how much data could display in the history submission interface
here.
2. Redirect results page
You can select a page and the user will be redirected here once the form is submitted
successfully.
3. View User Roles
You can add other user roles so they can view the history submissions interface.
4. Captcha Settings
You can set the amount, type, width and height of the Captcha characters.
Email Settings
1. Send to admin:
The submission won’t be sent to the admin until Send to admin is selected.
2. admin email:
You can set one or multiple admin emails (separated by comma) here.
3. Send to submit user
The submission won’t be sent to the submitter until Send to submit user is selected.
4. Submit User Email:
You need to choose an email field here, otherwise the submission can’t be sent to
submitter.
5. Email Content Template
Admin is able to deign the content and template to be sent.
Feature 2.2.1
1. Optimize the way how the form effects display themselves, divide the result page and
submission page for you to choose from.
2. Add the ability of non-administrator to view the submission history pages.
3. Add the successful submission effect, which are submission result details and
submission result lists.
Feature 1.1.0
1. Add new functionality to back up the custom filed, support import/export for the custom
filed.
2. Add new functionality to export user's submission.
3. Optimize the display of form groups.
Feature 1.0.6
1. Add the TextBox control to display the logged-in user's name.
2. Add the TextBox control to display the logged-in user's mail address.
3. Add the DropDownList control to display the country.
4. Increase three fields to the module after the optimization of the the module
installation,which enables it a simple contact us module.
5. Display the unfriendly issue after the optimization of packet switch.
Feature 1.0.0
1. Complete the frame construction of PowerForms module, create xml+template scheme
to achieve each effect.
2. Support jQuery validationEngine, support multiple forms to be installed on one page.
3. Complete effect setting and effect display interface, develop a stable version.
4. Complete 2 form effects- basic and grouped.
License interface
1.You need to go here http://www.dnngo.net and register.
2. Please install the module in DNN and add it in a page. Then click the License link to
obtain the Machine Key.
3. You can send one email to [email protected] and tell us your Invoice ID, Machine
Key and Username. After that, we will generate one piece of license information. If your
site is a demo site, the license is still valid when you transfer your demo site to your live
site.
4. You can go here http://www.dnngo.net/MyAccount/OnlineAuthorization.aspx and
manage your license information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about modules/skins or modules/skins
installation process, please feel free to contact us.
Website: www.dnngo.net
Email: [email protected]
Skype: dnngo-linda
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